FZ1 ABS

2008 Yamaha FZ1 ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2008 Yamaha FZ1 ABS naked motorcycle, Yamaha features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 147.9 HP (108 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 106 Nm (78.2 lb-ft) at 10,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 148.2 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the FZ1 ABS measures 194 kg (428 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.76 HP/kg (1.31 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2008 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.